Best of Terry Branstad

Best of Terry Branstad

CHINA-US-DIPLOMACY

AFP

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2013. Branstad is in China until April 19. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Andy Wong

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2013. Branstad is in China until April 19. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Andy Wong

Chris Christie in Iowa for Gov. Branstad's Birthday Bash

Steve Pope

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shares a laugh with Republican Candidate from Iowa for U.S. Senate Joni Ernst, at a Birthday Bash for Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history, were he to win the November 4th election.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shares a laugh with Republican Candidate from Iowa for U.S. Senate Joni Ernst, at a Birthday Bash for Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history, were he to win the November 4th election.

Chris Christie in Iowa for Gov. Branstad's Birthday Bash

Steve Pope

Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) attends a Birthday Bash for Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history, were he to win the November 4th election.

Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) attends a Birthday Bash for Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history, were he to win the November 4th election.

Iowa Freedom Summit Features GOP Presidential Hopefuls

Scott Olson

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad speaks to guests at the Iowa Freedom Summit on January 24, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa. The summit is hosting a group of potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates to discuss core conservative principles ahead of the January 2016 Iowa Caucuses.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad speaks to guests at the Iowa Freedom Summit on January 24, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa. The summit is hosting a group of potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates to discuss core conservative principles ahead of the January 2016 Iowa Caucuses.

Joni Ernst Joins Republican Party Of Iowa On Election Night

Bloomberg

Terry Branstad, governor of Iowa, speaks at an election night rally with Joni Ernst, newly elected Iowa Republican for U.S. Senate, not pictured, in West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Republicans roared back in the midterm elections on Tuesday, capturing control of the Senate from Democrats, holding on in crucial governor races and keeping their majority in the U.S. House. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Terry Branstad, governor of Iowa, speaks at an election night rally with Joni Ernst, newly elected Iowa Republican for U.S. Senate, not pictured, in West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Republicans roared back in the midterm elections on Tuesday, capturing control of the Senate from Democrats, holding on in crucial governor races and keeping their majority in the U.S. House. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Chris Christie in Iowa for Gov. Branstad's Birthday Bash

Steve Pope

Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) stands in front of a cup cake display at his Birthday Bash October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history.were he to win the November 4th election.

Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA) stands in front of a cup cake display at his Birthday Bash October 25, 2014 in Clive, Iowa. Already distinguished as the states longest -serving governor, Branstad would become the longest -serving governor in U.S. history.were he to win the November 4th election.

Rand Paul Tours Iowa, Meets With Local Republicans

Scott Olson

Rand Paul (R-KY) and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) listen to speakers at an event hosted by the Iowa GOP Des Moines Victory Office on August 6, 2014 in Urbandale, Iowa. Paul, who is expected to seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, was on a three-day, eight-city tour of Iowa, the first state in the nation to select the presidential nominee.

Rand Paul (R-KY) and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) listen to speakers at an event hosted by the Iowa GOP Des Moines Victory Office on August 6, 2014 in Urbandale, Iowa. Paul, who is expected to seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, was on a three-day, eight-city tour of Iowa, the first state in the nation to select the presidential nominee.

Conservative Activists And Leaders Attend The Iowa Freedom Summit

Bloomberg

Terry Branstad, governor of Iowa, speaks during the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. The summit will focus on how to get America back on track by emphasizing core conservative principles of pro-growth economics, social conservatism, and a strong national defense. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Terry Branstad, governor of Iowa, speaks during the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. The summit will focus on how to get America back on track by emphasizing core conservative principles of pro-growth economics, social conservatism, and a strong national defense. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Rand Paul Tours Iowa, Meets With Local Republicans

Scott Olson

Rand Paul (R-KY) chats with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) during an event hosted by the Iowa GOP Des Moines Victory Office on August 6, 2014 in Urbandale, Iowa. Paul, who is expected to seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, was on a three-day, eight-city tour of Iowa, the first state in the nation to select the presidential nominee.

Rand Paul (R-KY) chats with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) during an event hosted by the Iowa GOP Des Moines Victory Office on August 6, 2014 in Urbandale, Iowa. Paul, who is expected to seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, was on a three-day, eight-city tour of Iowa, the first state in the nation to select the presidential nominee.

Future China President Visits Iowa

Handout

In this handout provided by the Iowa Governor's Office, Vice President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China speaks as Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad looks on at a State Dinner at the state Capitol in February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa, President Obama met yesterday with Xi, who is to take over as president of China in 2013.

In this handout provided by the Iowa Governor's Office, Vice President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China speaks as Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad looks on at a State Dinner at the state Capitol in February 15, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa, President Obama met yesterday with Xi, who is to take over as president of China in 2013.

Michelle Bachmann Attends Reception For Iowans For Tax Relief PAC

Steve Pope

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) (C), her husband Marcus Bachmann (R) and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad listens to Bachmann's introduction prior to her speach at the Iowans for Tax Relief PAC Watchdog Reception January 21, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bachmann spoke to Iowa's largest anti-tax group amidst speculation that she will run for president as a Republican candidate in 2012.

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) (C), her husband Marcus Bachmann (R) and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad listens to Bachmann's introduction prior to her speach at the Iowans for Tax Relief PAC Watchdog Reception January 21, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bachmann spoke to Iowa's largest anti-tax group amidst speculation that she will run for president as a Republican candidate in 2012.